[Remote] Senior Designer/Drafter- Substations
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in engineering, community planning, environmental, and construction services. They are seeking a Senior Designer/Drafter- Substations who will produce and review CAD drawings, coordinate design standards, and support all phases of substation projects from conceptual layouts to construction-ready deliverables.
Responsibilities
• Develop detailed schematics for AC/DC systems, control circuits, and relay logic
• Draft single-line, three-line, and interconnection diagrams
• Create wiring diagrams for control panels, relay racks, and equipment terminations
• Integrate SCADA, RTU, and communication system layouts
• Coordinate with engineers to ensure accurate relay settings and device configurations
• Produce substation layout drawings including plan views, elevation views, and section details
• Draft conduit and cable routing plans, grounding layouts, and equipment arrangements
• Prepare foundation and structural support drawings in coordination with civil/structural teams
• Generate bill of materials (BOM), cable schedules, and panel schedules
• Apply client-specific drafting standards and ensure consistency across deliverables
• Perform quality checks and redline reviews of drawings from junior designers
• Collaborate with engineers to resolve design issues and incorporate field markups
• Maintain organized drawing sets and revision control throughout the project lifecycle
Skills
• Associate degree or technical diploma in drafting/design or related field
• 8+ years of experience in substation design, with emphasis on both physical and P&C drafting
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar CAD platforms
• Familiarity with NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and utility drafting standards
• Strong understanding of electrical components including breakers, transformers, relays, and control systems
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and vendor documents
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Experience mentoring junior drafters and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams
Benefits
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Company paid short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) with match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
Company Overview
• Forge ahead. WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in engineering, community planning, environmental, and construction services. It was founded in 1995, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://wsbeng.com.
Company H1B Sponsorship
• WSB has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 3 in 2024, 3 in 2023, 5 in 2021, 3 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
Responsibilities
• Develop detailed schematics for AC/DC systems, control circuits, and relay logic
• Draft single-line, three-line, and interconnection diagrams
• Create wiring diagrams for control panels, relay racks, and equipment terminations
• Integrate SCADA, RTU, and communication system layouts
• Coordinate with engineers to ensure accurate relay settings and device configurations
• Produce substation layout drawings including plan views, elevation views, and section details
• Draft conduit and cable routing plans, grounding layouts, and equipment arrangements
• Prepare foundation and structural support drawings in coordination with civil/structural teams
• Generate bill of materials (BOM), cable schedules, and panel schedules
• Apply client-specific drafting standards and ensure consistency across deliverables
• Perform quality checks and redline reviews of drawings from junior designers
• Collaborate with engineers to resolve design issues and incorporate field markups
• Maintain organized drawing sets and revision control throughout the project lifecycle
Skills
• Associate degree or technical diploma in drafting/design or related field
• 8+ years of experience in substation design, with emphasis on both physical and P&C drafting
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar CAD platforms
• Familiarity with NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and utility drafting standards
• Strong understanding of electrical components including breakers, transformers, relays, and control systems
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and vendor documents
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Experience mentoring junior drafters and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams
Benefits
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Company paid short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) with match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
Company Overview
• Forge ahead. WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in engineering, community planning, environmental, and construction services. It was founded in 1995, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://wsbeng.com.
Company H1B Sponsorship
• WSB has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 3 in 2024, 3 in 2023, 5 in 2021, 3 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.